Hon. Desmond Elliot has secured the release of Ojabodu Ademola, the manager of a Nigerian singer Oxlade, who was arrested during a protest against the extrajudicial activities of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Surulere, Lagos State.
The 46-year-old politician who represents Surulere Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, also secured the release of five other #EndSARS protesters who were arrested yesterday, October 12, 2020.
Five of the protesters released along with Ademola yesterday night include Okara Nkem, Ayodeji Ayeni, Nduka Treasure, Adeola Adebayo and Adetifa Olanrewaju Samuel.
KanyiDaily had reported how Oxlade was during the protest in Surulere, while his manager was arrested by the police, brutalisedand tortured on the streets before dragged on the floor to the Police station.
Oxlade’s manager Ojabodu Ademola, popularly known as Ojah Bee, was transferred to Panti Police Station, Yaba, with the accusation of murdering the three Policemen who lost their lives when their colleagues opened fire.
.@PoliceNG, you cannot frame @ojahbee! There is a video evidence of how your untrained men at Area C Command shot at peaceful protesters and killed their own man in the process.
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) October 12, 2020
When contacted, the police also denied arresting the five other #EndSARS protesters who were detained at Area C Police station, Surulere.
It took the intervention of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, Desmond Elliot, and about four other lawyers to secure release of the six protesters.
The protesters will be released tonight.
Their rights will not be violated. That, I assure you. https://t.co/XtM1hysek6
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 12, 2020
I have spoken to the CP Lagos and I am in touch with my member representing Surulere, in the State Assembly, Hon Desmond Elliot who is presently on his way to Area C Police station where some protesters are being held. We will ensure that People’s rights are not violated.
— Femi Gbajabiamila (@femigbaja) October 12, 2020
So you follow join give directive, sanwoolu, Gbajamiala, Desmond Elliot, Fkabudu , four lawyers versus one DPO.
If I say I am not surprised, I lie
— E H (@EsanHarris_) October 12, 2020
We have been able to secure the release of
1. Okara Nkem
2 Ayodeji Ayeni
3 Nduka Treasure
4 Adeola Adebayo
5 Adetifa Olanrewaju SamuelThe 6th detained person ADEMOLA OJABODU was transferred to Panti police station and all will be done to effect his release too.
— Femi Gbajabiamila (@femigbaja) October 12, 2020
Gladly we have been able to secure the release of ADEMOLA OJABODU the last of the 6 arrested people. We must and will continue to protect our rights at all times.
— Femi Gbajabiamila (@femigbaja) October 12, 2020
✊🏿OJABODU ADEMOLA IS OFFICIALLY FREE….. pic.twitter.com/UNNMJfByNB
— #freeojahbee (@oxladeofficial) October 12, 2020
Dem bash my guy anyhow 💔
— #freeojahbee (@oxladeofficial) October 12, 2020
It took Gbajamiala, Desmond Elliot, four lawyers, and calls from every corner to get 5 peaceful protesters bailed out. There was a country!
— E H (@EsanHarris_) October 12, 2020
Meanwhile, Governor Sanwo-Olu has appealed to #EndSARS protesters to suspend their action for 24 hours, so he could meet President Muhammadu Buhari to present the demands of Lagos youths to him.
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